For the past 15 years, Finance University has brought a university-level immersion
into the changing world of personal finance to West Virginia’s educators. Experts
from the region will offer classroom tools and materials, online educational programming,
and answer questions that may change your understanding of personal finance.

If you are willing to take a week of your summer to learn more about earning, spending,
saving, investing, and protecting your money, we are committed to helping you earn
the credit hours and advanced credentials associated with this program. You are
certain to build lasting friendships with your colleagues from all over the state
and have the opportunity to share experiences with leading experts in their field.

The Employee Benefit Research Institute released a brief in February of 2015 estimating
that baby boomers on the verge of retirement are coming up short in retirement
savings. Married couples need an average nest egg infusion of $38,608.00, and if
they are at risk of shortfalls from health and other expenses, they could need
an additional $142,598.00. Generation X couples are expected to need an extra $42,758.00
in savings, or $164,166.00 if they are “at risk.” In total, EBRI estimates that
Americans are presently short by $4.13 trillion. Finance University attendees will
learn about online financial programs and calculators that can help gauge their
level of preparedness.